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3 hurt in Port Charlotte car crash

Published: Monday, March 11, 2013 at 5:56 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, March 11, 2013 at 5:56 a.m.

One person was critically injured and two other seriously hurt after a car crossed through a grass median and into the path of an oncoming vehicle late Sunday in Port Charlotte, authorities said.

Unica A. Desir, 19, of Port Charlotte, the driver of the car that crossed the median, was taken to Lee Medical Center for treatment of his injuries after the accident, which occurred shortly before 9 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. He was listed in critical condition.

Two others in the second vehicle in the crash were seriously injured: Jason G. Bosley, 38, of Port Charlotte, and Joddi K. Edwards, 43, of Englewood. Bosley was transported to Peace River Regional Medical Center and Edwards to Lee Medical Center.

According to reports, Desir was driving a 2005 Honda Accord east on Veterans Boulevard near Theresa Boulevard in Port Charlotte when, for reasons unknown, the vehicle traveled into and through the roadway's median and then into the westbound lanes.

Desir's Civic was then struck on the passenger side by a westbound 1994 Jeep Wrangler, driven by Bosley.

Desir has been charged with failure to use due care. Alcohol was not a factor, according to troopers.

<p>One person was critically injured and two other seriously hurt after a car crossed through a grass median and into the path of an oncoming vehicle late Sunday in Port Charlotte, authorities said.</p><p>Unica A. Desir, 19, of Port Charlotte, the driver of the car that crossed the median, was taken to Lee Medical Center for treatment of his injuries after the accident, which occurred shortly before 9 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. He was listed in critical condition.</p><p>Two others in the second vehicle in the crash were seriously injured: Jason G. Bosley, 38, of Port Charlotte, and Joddi K. Edwards, 43, of Englewood. Bosley was transported to Peace River Regional Medical Center and Edwards to Lee Medical Center.</p><p>According to reports, Desir was driving a 2005 Honda Accord east on Veterans Boulevard near Theresa Boulevard in Port Charlotte when, for reasons unknown, the vehicle traveled into and through the roadway's median and then into the westbound lanes.</p><p>Desir's Civic was then struck on the passenger side by a westbound 1994 Jeep Wrangler, driven by Bosley.</p><p>Desir has been charged with failure to use due care. Alcohol was not a factor, according to troopers.</p>